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January 23rd | Issue 46

Thursday, January 22nd

EP 87: Decision-Making in the EA Role. How Trust Is Actually Built

This conversation is grounded in real EA work. Inbox management. Calendar decisions. Priorities. Access. The moments where you pause and wonder whether to decide or check in. You’ll hear why over-checking often creeps in, even for experienced EAs, and how executives actually experience repeated confirmation requests.

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Thursday, January 15th

EP 86: Getting Clear on What You’re Actually Responsible For

January often starts with good intentions. New plans, new priorities, and a quiet expectation that you’ll somehow be more organised, more productive, and more on top of everything than ever before. In Ep86, Nicky Christmas kicks off the 2026 season of The EA Campus Podcast by tackling something foundational for Executive Assistants.

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Thursday, January 8th

EP 85: Visibility, Influence, and the Future of the EA Role

In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, Nicky is joined by long-time friend, global thought leader, and former Executive Assistant Diana Brandl. Diana shares her journey from supporting CEOs in global organisations like Sony and Babbel to building her own business, hosting a successful podcast, writing multiple books, and training assistants around the world.

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How Experienced EAs Decide What Really Comes First

In this clip from a longer panel session, experienced Executive Assistants share how they decide what actually comes first when inboxes are full, diaries are tight, and demands are coming from every direction.

January 27th, 2026 @ Live for 24hrs

The EA Campus Virtual Summit

This Summit is your space to pause, reset, and design a way of working that’s smarter, calmer, and built for what’s next. Over four focused hours, you’ll explore how to bring order to a busy calendar, use AI tools like ChatGPT with confidence, communicate in ways Executives instantly recognise, and build a 90-day plan that turns goals into genuine progress. Book now>>>​

January 29th, 2026 @ 11am EST | 4pm GMT | 5pm CEST

ChatGPT for EAs Masterclass

Unlock the full power of ChatGPT with prompts, protocols, and workflows designed specifically for Executive Assistants. In this exclusive ChatGPT for Executive Assistants Masterclass, you’ll discover how to use AI as a trusted productivity partner – enhancing efficiency, protecting sensitive information, and creating reliable outputs you can use with confidence. Book now>>>​

February 4th, 2026 @ 11am EST | 4pm GMT | 5pm CEST

Google Gemini for EAs Masterclass

Google Gemini is rapidly becoming embedded across Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Meet, but most Assistants are only scratching the surface. This exclusive Google Gemini for Executive Assistants Masterclass gives you the clarity, confidence, and practical skills to integrate Gemini into the work you already do, immediately and effectively. Book now>>>​

February 18th, 2026 @ 11am EST | 4pm GMT | 5pm CEST

Better Workflows with Copilot Masterclass

Building Better Workflows with Copilot is a focused, practical Masterclass designed specifically for Executive Assistants who want to use AI to manage email more effectively, capture actions accurately, and create structured task workflows that actually stick. Book now>>>​

April 22nd-24th, 2026: London, UK

The EA Campus Conference

Over three unmissable days, you’ll dive into game-changing sessions on the future of the Assistant role, take part in hands-on workshops that deliver practical, real-world results, and explore the latest in AI tools, tech demos, and tactical support you can use immediately. Best of all, you’ll do it all surrounded by a room full of people who get what it means to do your job, and love it just as much as you do. Book now>>>​